Neighborhood Websites, Design in Photoshop

Each team member will create a design for their website template (a layout that will be used for all pages in the website). Keep in mind what was learned on “Brooklyn Webpage” assignment — this design will be translated into CSS-P.

Photoshop > New File > 800px wide by 600px ht.

Elements to Consider:

Background or Background Color appropriate for the site

Logo that represents the neighborhood

Menu/Links — work out with teammates what will be listed? See reference in part one of Neighborhood Websites assignment (link above). Don’t make the links too large; consider size of links on other sites.

Main Article — Where will it be placed? How wide will the column be?

Sidebar or Pullquote (Mr. Machtay will discuss with class)

Images — Make them large! Make the page visual!

Complete your design by Friday, January 27. On Monday, teams will select elements from different designs and develop a composite design.

Curriculum Links

Why Computer Art? Why Media Arts?

One of the most in-demand college degrees employers look for is Communications & Marketing.

Workers and lifelong learners in the 21st century need to communicate information, ideas and opinions in a variety of media.

Our students need to be savvy consumers and skilled producers of media.

I teach art classes, but they are also Career-Tech Ed classes. A lot of what my students do is about communicating, working cooperatively with teammates, solving problems and meeting real deadlines to take pride in the finished products they create.